Interactive 3D animation for healthcare education programs on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), developed at Cognitant. My work focused on 3D asset creation, environments, animation, and stylised visuals to make medical information clear and engaging.

CKD & AKI Education Programs

I worked as a 3D Artist at Cognitant on medical learning content designed to help patients understand Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

  • Modeled and textured all 3D assets, including stylized “peep” characters, props, and environments.

  • Built abstract, minimalistic environments to stage medical scenes for clarity.

  • Created rigs and animations, with emphasis on polished transitions and motion graphics principles.

  • Developed medical visualisations, from organ cross-sections to microscopic blood cell animations.

  • Collaborated with the Art Director and another animator to maintain a consistent stylised look across multiple programs.

AKI - Case study

Case study: Helping people understand acute kidney injury

Medical Visualisations

Blood flow visualization

Glomerulus (kidney) siagram

Kidney anatomy diagram

Motion Graphics

Kidney anatomy diagram

Medical Tests

AKI vs CKD

Lifestyle change illustration

Traffic light system illustration

Peeps - Stylised Characters

Peeps through life

Lifestyle change illustration

Lifestyle change illustration

Running Peep

Avatars for Accessibility

To make the CKD and AKI programs accessible to a wider audience, I created culturally appropriate 3D avatars for Polish, Nepali, Punjabi, and Urdu versions of the educational content.

Starting from AI-generated composite references, I developed distinct characters in Character Creator, then refined clothing, accessories, and details in Blender and Substance Painter. Traditional garments such as saris and hijabs were simulated with Blender’s cloth tools to achieve realistic folds.

For animation, I adapted English motion capture data to new languages, working around viseme limitations by mapping phonetics and manually refining lip sync where necessary. The final avatars were placed in a warm, welcoming home environment that I designed to help patients feel comfortable and engaged when first introduced to the program.

A woman with short, wavy, reddish-brown hair, wearing a blue blazer over a yellow top, standing in a modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, artwork, and large window or door leading to a balcony with plants.

English Avatar

A woman with dark hair wearing a teal cardigan and light-colored shirt standing in a cozy living room with a gray sofa, pink pillows, a coffee table, and a large window with sunlight coming in.

Nepali Avatar

A woman in a pink dress stands in a modern living room with a gray couch, framed pictures on the dark green wall, and a balcony with potted plants in the background.

Punjabi Avatar

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a pink sweater over a white collared shirt, stands in a modern living room with sunlight coming through glass doors leading to a balcony with plants. The room has a dark gray sofa with pink and white pillows, a wooden coffee table, framed artwork on the wall, and a standing lamp.

Polish Avatar

A woman wearing a peach hijab and green dress standing in a bright living room with a sofa, cushions, coffee table, and balcony doors.

Urdu Avatar

Living room with a dark gray sofa, pillows, a wooden coffee table, a sideboard with a lamp and a plant, and a balcony with potted plants outside.

Room

Project Impact

The CKD and AKI education programs, later expanded as Kidney Essentials, have been adopted across NHS trusts to help patients better understand their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle changes. By combining stylised 3D animation, interactive elements, and culturally adapted avatars in multiple languages, the project significantly improved patient engagement and accessibility.

The resource is now supported by Kidney Research UK, with investment to scale the platform and potentially support over 15 million people living with long-term conditions. What began as a targeted educational tool has grown into a trusted resource for improving patient confidence, self-management, and clinical outcomes.